Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
성령 충만한 목사님과 성령 충만한 성도님 진리의 성령님이 충만한 목사님은 자기 생각대로 말씀하지 않고 주님께 들은 것만 말씀하실 것이며 앞으로 일어날 일도 우리에게 말씀해 주실 것입니다 ( 예 : 예수님의 재림 )( 참고 : 요한복음 16:13, 현대인의 성경 ). 성령 충만한 성도님은 성령 충만한 목사님에게 들은 바 하나님의 말씀을 받을 때에 사람의 말로 받지 않고 하나님의 말씀을 받아 그 말씀이 믿는 자 가운데에서 역사합니다 ( 데살로니가전서 2:13).